Brazil: defeated Flávio Bolsonaro ordered to surrender passports

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Brazil: Far-right Senator Flávio Bolsonaro Banned from Leaving Country, Ordered to Surrender Passports

Far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro has been banned from leaving Brazil and instructed to surrender his passports, following his loss in the presidential election to leftist president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Supreme Court Judge Orders Ban

The ruling was issued by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who oversaw the trial of Flávio Bolsonaro's father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, for attempting a coup.

Background on Flávio Bolsonaro

• Flávio Bolsonaro is a Brazilian far-right politician and senator.
• He is the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
• Bolsonaro was defeated in the presidential election by Lula da Silva.

Supreme Court Ruling on Passports

The Supreme Court's decision prevents Flávio Bolsonaro from potentially leaving the country and avoid involvement in any potential interference or misuse of power.

Background on Jair Bolsonaro

• Jair Bolsonaro is a former president of Brazil.
• He was tried for attempting a coup by Alexandre de Moraes, the same judge who issued the ban on Flávio Bolsonaro's travel.

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<small>Source: The Guardian — read the original story there.</small>